Former Students

Umut Bakhbergen (Ph.D.) 

Dissertation Title

• Performance-based Approach to Assess Durability of Reactive Powder Concrete

Journal & Conference Publications

2025

• Umut Bakhbergen, Chang-SeonShon†, Dichuan Zhang, Jong Kim, and Jenny Liu. "Performance-based Approach to Characterize External Sulfate Attack for Reactive Powder Concrete," Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering, Vol. 19, 933-945, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11709-025-1186-3

2023

• Saken Sandybay, Zarina Onopriyenko, Vladislav Galiulin, Umut Bakhbergen†, Chang-Seon Shon, Dichuan Zhang, Jong Ryeol Kim. "Metallurgical slag wastes into pervious geopolymer concrete stabilized with CO2 capture," The 13th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM2023), Istanbul, Türkiye, March 24-26, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.07.366 

• Assem Kushzhanova, Moldir Raiymbek, Chukwuwike Mike Ogwumeh, Umut Bakhbergen†, Chang-Seon Shon, Dichuan Zhang, Jong Ryeol Kim "Freeze-Thaw resistance and mechanical properties of UHPC reinforced with a lower amount of hybrid fibers," The 13th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM2023), Istanbul, Türkiye, March 24-26, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.09.177

2022

• Umut Bakhbergen, Chang-SeonShon†, Dichuan Zhang, Jong R. Kim, and Jenny Liu, “Optimization of mixture parameter for physical and mechanical properties of reactive powder concrete under external sulfate attack using Taguchi method ” Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 362, 129023, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.129023 

• Umut Bakhbergen, Chang-SeonShon†, Dichuan Zhang, Kirill Kryzhanovskiy, and Jong R. Kim, “Assessment of reactive powder concrete subjected to three different sodium sulfate concentrations: compressive strength, absorption, porosity, microstructure, and durability,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 325, 126804, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.126804

2021

• Islam Orynbassarov, Chang Seon Shon†, Jong Ryeol Kim, Umut Bektimirova, and Aidyn Tugelbayev “How efficient are LC3 and GGBFS-contained mortar mixtures submerged into Na2SO4 solution against external sulfate attack at an early age?,” 11th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM 2021), Moscow, Russia, March 26-29, 2021. ttps://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.902.145

2020

• Umut Bektimirova†, Eldar Sharafutdinov, Chang-Seon Shon, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong R. Kim, “Statistical analysis of sulfate attack resistance of reactive powder concrete," 15th International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components, Barcelona, Spain, October 20-23, 2020.

2019

• Umut Bektimirova, Islam Mukhammedrakhym, Chang-Seon Shon, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Kim, “Effect of Aggregate Packing on Strength of Reactive Powder Concrete: Modeling and Experimental Evaluation,” 8th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2019), Singapore, October 19-21, 2019. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.998.299 

2018

• Umut Bektimirova, Chang-Seon Shon†, Dichuan Zhang†, Eldar Sharafutdinov, and Jong R. Kim, “Proportioning and Characterization of Reactive Powder Concrete for an Energy Storage Pile Application,” Applied Sciences, Vol.8, No.12, 2507; 2018. https://doi.org/10.3390/app8122507, IF=2.474

• Umut Bektimirova, Eldar Sharafutdinov, Chang-Seon Shon†, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Kim, “Optimization of Compressive Strength of Reactive Powder Concrete for An Energy Storage Pile Application Using Response Surface Method,” 7th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2018), Beijing, China, October 20-22, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.950.117 

2017

•  Umut Bektimirova†, Aidana Tleuken, Elnara Satekenova, Chang-Seon Shon, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim, “Preliminary Experimental Investigation on the Strength and Air Permeability of Reactive Powder Concrete,” 6th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2017), Seoul, South Korea, October 20-22, 2017. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.917.321

• Current Affiliation

• Post-doctoral research associate, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Anuar Ulykbanov (MSc)

Thesis Title

• Thermal Performance of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Journal & Conference Publications

• Anuar Ulykbanov, Eldar Sharafutdinov, Chul-Woo Chung, Dichuan Zhang, and Chang-Seon Shon†, “Development of a Performance-based Model to Predict Thermal Conductivity of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete through Linearization Approach,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 196, pp. 555-563, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.11.147, IF=4.419

• Anuar Ulykbanov, Eldar Sharafutdinov, Elmira Ramazanova, and Chang-Seon Shon†, “Thermal Conductivity of Aerated Concrete based on Response Surface Method,” 6th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2017), Seoul, South Korea, October 20-22, 2017. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.917.342

• Current Affiliation

• Full-time Engineer at FCD PE, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Eldar Sharafutdinov (MSc)

Thesis Title

• Freeze and Thaw Resistance of Aerated Concrete with Quadruple Cementitious Mixture System

Journal & Conference Publications

• Umut Bektimirova†, Eldar Sharafutdinov, Chang-Seon Shon, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong R. Kim, “Statistical analysis of sulfate attack resistance of reactive powder concrete," 15th International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components, Barcelona, Spain, October 20-23, 2020.

• Eldar Sharafutdinov, Chang-Seon Shon†, Dichuan Zhang†, Chul-Woo Chung, Jong R. Kim, and Saltanat Bagitova. “Frost Resistance Number to Assess Freeze and Thaw Resistance of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concretes Containing Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag and Micro-silica ,” Materials, Vol. 12, No. 24: 4151, 2019. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12244151, IF=3.057 

• Anuar Ulykbanov, Eldar Sharafutdinov, Chul-Woo Chung, Dichuan Zhang, and Chang-Seon Shon†, “Development of a Performance-based Model to Predict Thermal Conductivity of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete through Linearization Approach,” Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 196, pp. 555-563, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.11.147, IF=4.419

• Umut Bektimirova, Chang-Seon Shon†, Dichuan Zhang†, Eldar Sharafutdinov, and Jong R. Kim, “Proportioning and Characterization of Reactive Powder Concrete for an Energy Storage Pile Application,” Applied Sciences, Vol.8, No.12: 2507, 2018. https://doi.org/10.3390/app8122507, IF=2.474

• Umut Bektimirova, Eldar Sharafutdinov, Chang-Seon Shon†, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Kim, “Optimization of Compressive Strength of Reactive Powder Concrete for An Energy Storage Pile Application Using Response Surface Method,” 7th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2018), Beijing, China, October 20-22, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.950.117

• Eldar Sharafutdinov, Arman Abdigaliyev, Almas Sheriyev, Dichuan Zhang, and Chang-Seon Shon†, “Properties of non-autoclaved aerated concrete with quadruple cementitious mixture using Response Surface Method,” 6th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2017), Seoul, South Korea, October 20-22, 2017. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.917.337

• Anuar Ulykbanov, Eldar Sharafutdinov, Elmira Ramazanova, and Chang-Seon Shon†, “Thermal Conductivity of Aerated Concrete based on Response Surface Method,” 6th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2017), Seoul, South Korea, October 20-22, 2017. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.917.342

• Chang-Seon Shon†, Assel Bissenova, Eldar Sharafutdinov, Yeskendir Aldabergen, Nurdaulet Kutymbek, Jong R. Kim, and Tom Scullion. “In-Situ Evaluation and Laboratory Testing of Asphalt Concrete Full-Depth Reclamation,” International Journal of Civil, Structural, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 19-28, 2016. http://www.tjprc.org/publishpapers/2-11-1466761164-3.%20IJCSEIERD%20-%20In-Situ%20Evaluation%20and%20Laboratory%20Testing%20of.pdf, IF=5.7179

• Current Affiliation

• Full-time Lab Technician at Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Inzhu Yerbolat (MSc)

Thesis Title

• The Combined Effect of Waste Soda-Lime Glass Sand and Glass Fiber on the Improvement of Thermal Property of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete 

Journal & Conference Publications

• 2022

• Nurtay Kozhageldi, Chang-Seon Shon†, Inzhu Yerbolat, Islam Orynbassarov, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim “Thermal Performance Evaluation of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Produced with Crushed Waste Glass Bottle Aggregate and Glass Fiber,” Accepted for Publication, 7th International Conference on Material Engineering and Application (ICMEA 2022), Jakarta, Indonesia, July 15-17, 2022.

• 2021

• Chang-Seon Shon, Inzhu Mukangali, Dichuan Zhang†, Anuar Ulykbanov, and Jong Kim, “Evaluation of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete for Energy Behavior of a Residential House in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan,” Buildings, Vol. 11, No. 12:610, 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings11120610, IF=2.648

• 2020

• Inzhu Mukangali, Chang-Seon Shon†, Kirill Kryzhanovskiy, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim, “Effects of Waste Soda-Lime Glass Sand and Glass Fiber on Physical and Mechanical Properties of None-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete," 9th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2020), Kyoto, Japan, October 9-12, 2020.

• Current Affiliation

• Estimator Engineer, Uniserv (Road Construction Company), Kazakhstan

Ayazhan Bazarbekova (MSc)

Thesis Title

• The Combined Effect of Cement and Limestone Powder on the Stabilization of Sulfate-bearing Saline Soils in Pavement Construction 

Journal & Conference Publications

• 2024

• Bazarbekova, A., Shon, C. -S.†, Kissambinova, A., Zhang, D., & Kim, J.† (2024). Evaluating the Efficacy of Limestone Powder as a Partial Replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement for the Sustainable Stabilization of Sulfate-Bearing Saline Soil. Sustainability, 16(21), 9224. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16219224

• 2022

• Islam Orynbassarov, Aizhan Kissambinova, Saken Sandybay, Ayazhan Bazarbekova, Daniyar Syzdykov, Zhamilya Mamesh, Chang-Seon Shon† “Strength development of LC3 concrete containing grade 100 ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS),”  7th International Conference on Composite Materials and Material Engineering (ICCMME 2022), Virtual, January 21-24, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-u0p4wx

• 2020

• Ayazhan Bazarbekova†, Chang-Seon Shon, Aizhan Kissambinova, Jong Ryeol Kim, Dichuan Zhang, and Sung-Woo Moon. “Potential of Limestone Powder to Improve the Stabilization of Sulfate-Contained Saline Soil,” 5th Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG 2020), Sousse, Tunisia, November 2-5, 2020. 

• Ayazhan Bazarbekova, Chang-Seon Shon†, Aizhan Kissambinova, Jong Ryeol Kim, and Dichuan Zhang, “Effect of Lime and Toilet Bowl Powder Combination on Reducing Sulfate-induced Heaving after Mellowing High Sulfate Bearing Soil,” 5th International Conference on New Material and Chemical Industry (NMCI 2020), Xiamen, China, November 14-16, 2020. 

• Current Affiliation

• Ph.D. Student at Zhacry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M University, USA

• Former MSc student at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Islam Orynbassarov (MSc)

Thesis Title

• Sulfate Resistance of Eco-efficient Cement-based Mortar Mixtures

Journal & Conference Publications

• 2022

• Nurtay Kozhageldi, Chang-Seon Shon†, Inzhu Yerbolat, Islam Orynbassarov, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim “Thermal Performance Evaluation of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Produced with Crushed Waste Glass Bottle Aggregate and Glass Fiber,” Accepted for Publication, 7th International Conference on Material Engineering and Application (ICMEA 2022), Jakarta, Indonesia, July 15-17, 2022.

• Islam Orynbassarov, Aizhan Kissambinova, Saken Sandybay, Ayazhan Bazarbekova, Daniyar Syzdykov, Zhamilya Mamesh, Chang-Seon Shon† “Strength development of LC3 concrete containing grade 100 ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS),”  7th International Conference on Composite Materials and Material Engineering (ICCMME 2022), Virtual, January 21-24, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-u0p4wx

• 2021

• Saken Sandybay, Chang-Seon Shon†, Aizhan Tukaziban, Daniyar Syzdykov, Islam Orynbassarov, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim “Blended basic oxygen furnace (BOF) slag with ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) as a pozzolanic material,” 10th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2021), Kyoto, Japan, October 14-17, 2021.

• Daniyar Syzdykov, Chang-Seon Shon†, Saken Sandybay, Islam Orynbassarov, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong R Kim “Preliminary investigation of geopolymer mixture using GGBFS and off ASTM class F fly ash),” 10th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2021), Kyoto, Japan, October 14-17, 2021.

• Islam Orynbassarov†, Chang-Seon Shon, Jong Ryeol Kim, Umut Bektemirova, Aidyn Tugelbayev. "How efficient are LC3 and GGBFS-contained mortar mixtures submerged into Na2SO4 solution against external sulfate attack at an early age?," 11th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM 2021), Moscow, Russia, March 26-29, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.902.145 

• Current Affiliation

• Ph.D. Student at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, USA

• Former MSc student at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Aizhan Kissambinova (MSc)

Thesis Title

• A Swelling Model of Soft Kaolin Clay Treated with Cement and Waste Glass Powder under Different Sulfate Concentrations

Journal & Conference Publications

2023

• Chang Seon Shon, Jong Ryeol Kim, Aizhan Kissambinova, Saken Sandybay, Saltanat Orazayeva, Nurzhan Dossayev, Pavel Chzhen. "Use of Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag (BOFS) in Superpave Mix Design: BOFS Aggregate Properties," The 8th International Conference on Composite Materials and Material Engineering (ICCMME 2023), Tokyo, Japan, January 6-8, 2023. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-guZBG4

• Fatai Omeiza Balogun, Aliya Abzal, Aizhan Kissambinova, Chang Seon Shon, Jong Ryeol Kim. "Stabilization of High Sulfate-Saline Soil with Lime, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS), and Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag (BOFS)," The 8th International Conference on Composite Materials and Material Engineering (ICCMME 2023), Tokyo, Japan, January 6-8, 2023. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-6JocPX

2022

• Islam Orynbassarov, Aizhan Kissambinova, Saken Sandybay, Ayazhan Bazarbekova, Daniyar Syzdykov, Zhamilya Mamesh, Chang-Seon Shon† “Strength development of LC3 concrete containing grade 100 ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS),”  The 7th International Conference on Composite Materials and Material Engineering (ICCMME 2022), Virtual, January 21-24, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-u0p4wx

2021

•  Aizhan Kissambinova, Chang-Seon Shon†, Ayazhan Bazarbekova, Saken Sandybay, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim “High Sulfate-Bearing Kaolin Clay Stabilization with Waste Glass Powder before and after Mellowing Process,” 6th International Conference on New Material and Chemical Industry (NMCI 2021), Sanya, China, November 13-16. 2021. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-2y75dh 

2020

• Ayazhan Bazarbekova, Chang-Seon Shon†, Aizhan Kissambinova, Jong Ryeol Kim, Dichuan Zhang, and Sung-Woo Moon. “Potential of Limestone Powder to Improve the Stabilization of Sulfate-Contained Saline Soil,” 5th Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG 2020), Sousse, Tunisia, November 2-5, 2020. 

• Ayazhan Bazarbekova†, Chang-Seon Shon, Aizhan Kissambinova, Jong Ryeol Kim, Dichuan Zhang, and Sung-Woo Moon “Potential of Limestone Powder to Improve the Stabilization of Sulfate-Contained Saline Soil,” The 5th International Conference on New Material and Chemical Industry (NMCI 2020), Xiamen, China, November 14-16, 2020. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1040/1/012016

• Current Affiliation

• Ph.D. Student at Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

• Former BS & MSc student at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Saken Sandybay (MSc)

Thesis Title

• Can Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) Slag Be Used as An Alternative to Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (Ggbfs) in Mortar Mixtures?

Journal & Conference Publications

2022

• Assem Kushzhanova, Moldir Raiymbek, Aliya Abzal, Chang-Seon Shon†, Saken Sandybay, Aizhan Tukaziban, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim “Compressive strength and expansion characteristics of mortar mixtures incorporating chronologically aged BOFS aggregates blended with GGBFS and fly ash,” The 7th International Conference on Material Engineering and Application (ICMEA 2022), Jakarta, Indonesia, July 15-17, 2022.  https://doi.org/10.4028/p-bd348b

• Aizhan Tukaziban, Chang-Seon Shon†, Islam Orynbassarov, Saken Sandybay, Daniyar Syzdykov, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim "Mechanical, Swelling, and Thermal Properties of Geopolymer Mixture Containing Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag Aggregates,” The 7th International Conference on Energy Materials and Applications (ICEMA 2022), Barcelona, Spain on May 5-7, 2022. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1050/1/012021

• Islam Orynbassarov, Aizhan Kissambinova, Saken Sandybay, Ayazhan Bazarbekova, Daniyar Syzdykov, Zhamilya Mamesh, Chang-Seon Shon† “Strength development of LC3 concrete containing grade 100 ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS),”  The 7th International Conference on Composite Materials and Material Engineering (ICCMME 2022), Virtual, January 21-24, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-u0p4wx

2021

•  Aizhan Kissambinova, Chang-Seon Shon†, Ayazhan Bazarbekova, Saken Sandybay, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim “High Sulfate-Bearing Kaolin Clay Stabilization with Waste Glass Powder before and after Mellowing Process,” The 6th International Conference on New Material and Chemical Industry (NMCI 2021), Sanya, China, November 13-16. 2021. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-2y75dh 

•  Saken Sandybay, Chang-Seon Shon†, Aizhan Tukaziban, Daniyar Syzdykov, Islam Orynbassarov, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim “Blended basic oxygen furnace (BOF) slag with ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) as a pozzolanic material,” The 10th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2021), Kyoto, Japan, October 14-17, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-q7n2cu 

•  Daniyar Syzdykov, Chang-Seon Shon†, Saken Sandybay, Islam Orynbassarov, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong R Kim “Preliminary investigation of geopolymer mixture using GGBFS and off ASTM class F fly ash),” The 10th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2021), Kyoto, Japan, October 14-17, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-mx9n06 

• Current Affiliation

• Ph.D. Student at Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

• Former BS & MSc student at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Daniyar Syzdykov (MSc)

Thesis Title

• Development of Multifunctional Lightweight Geopolymer using off-ASTM Fly Ash and GGBFS  

Journal & Conference Publications

2022

• Islam Orynbassarov, Aizhan Kissambinova, Saken Sandybay, Ayazhan Bazarbekova, Daniyar Syzdykov, Zhamilya Mamesh, Chang-Seon Shon† “Strength development of LC3 concrete containing grade 100 ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS),”  7th International Conference on Composite Materials and Material Engineering (ICCMME 2022), Virtual, January 21-24, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-u0p4wx

2021

•  Daniyar Syzdykov, Chang-Seon Shon†, Saken Sandybay, Islam Orynbassarov, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong R Kim “Preliminary investigation of geopolymer mixture using GGBFS and off ASTM class F fly ash),” 10th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2021), Kyoto, Japan, October 14-17, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-mx9n06 

•  Saken Sandybay, Chang-Seon Shon†, Aizhan Tukaziban, Daniyar Syzdykov, Islam Orynbassarov, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim “Blended basic oxygen furnace (BOF) slag with ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) as a pozzolanic material,” 10th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2021), Kyoto, Japan, October 14-17, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-q7n2cu  

• Current Affiliation

• Former MSc student at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Nurtay Kozhageldi (MSc)

Thesis Title

• Properties of Geopolymer Concrete Containing Waste Glass Aggregate and Glass Bubble

Journal & Conference Publications

2023

• Gulfairuz Kareken, Chang-Seon Shon†, Aizhan Tukaziban, Nurtay Kozhageldi, Madiyar Mardenov, Dichuan Zhang, Jong Ryeol Kim. "Geopolymer as a key material to utilize basic oxygen furnace slag (BOFS) as an aggregate, " The 13th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM2023), Istanbul, Türkiye, March 24-26, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.10.093 

• Aizhan Tukaziban, Chang-Seon Shon†, Gulfairuz Kareken, Nurtay Kozhageldi, Dichuan Zhang, Jong Ryeol Kim. "Evaluation of properties of energy-efficient geopolymer cellular concrete containing basic oxygen furnace slag aggregate, " The 13th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM2023), Istanbul, Türkiye, March 24-26, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.10.094 

2022

• Nurtay Kozhageldi, Chang-Seon Shon†, Gulfairuz Kareken, Aizhan Tukaziban, Madiyar Mardenov, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim “Properties of Geopolymer Mortar Mixtures Containing Waste Glass Aggregates and River Sand,” The 11th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2022), Tokyo, Japan, November 26-28, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-67b121 

• Nurtay Kozhageldi, Chang-Seon Shon†, Inzhu Yerbolat, Islam Orynbassarov, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim “Thermal Performance Evaluation of Non-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Produced with Crushed Waste Glass Bottle Aggregate and Glass Fiber,” The 7th International Conference on Material Engineering and Application (ICMEA 2022), Jakarta, Indonesia, July 15-17, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-1689hp 

• Current Affiliation

• A technical engineer at Hilti Kazakhstan

• Former MSc student at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Gulfairuz Kareken (MSc)

Thesis Title

• Can Geopolymer Concrete Become A Key Material to Utilize Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) Slag as A Construction Material?

Journal & Conference Publications

2023

• Gulfairuz Kareken, Chang-Seon Shon†, Aizhan Tukaziban, Nurtay Kozhageldi, Madiyar Mardenov, Dichuan Zhang, Jong Ryeol Kim. "Geopolymer as a key material to utilize basic oxygen furnace slag (BOFS) as an aggregate, " The 13th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM2023), Istanbul, Türkiye, March 24-26, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.10.093 

• Aizhan Tukaziban, Chang-Seon Shon†, Gulfairuz Kareken, Nurtay Kozhageldi, Dichuan Zhang, Jong Ryeol Kim. "Evaluation of properties of energy-efficient geopolymer cellular concrete containing basic oxygen furnace slag aggregate, " The 13th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM2023), Istanbul, Türkiye, March 24-26, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.10.094 

2022

• Nurtay Kozhageldi, Chang-Seon Shon†, Gulfairuz Kareken, Aizhan Tukaziban, Madiyar Mardenov, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim “Properties of Geopolymer Mortar Mixtures Containing Waste Glass Aggregates and River Sand,” The 11th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2022), Tokyo, Japan, November 26-28, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-67b121 

• Current Affiliation

• Engineer at KazGASA, Kazakhstan

• Former MSc student at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Madiyar Mardenov (MSc)

Thesis Title

• Durability and Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Concrete blended with Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, Metakaolin, and Micro Silica

Journal & Conference Publications

2023

• Gulfairuz Kareken, Chang-Seon Shon†, Aizhan Tukaziban, Nurtay Kozhageldi, Madiyar Mardenov, Dichuan Zhang, Jong Ryeol Kim. "Geopolymer as A Key Material to Utilize Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag (BOFS) as An Aggregate," The 13th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM2023), Istanbul, Türkiye, March 24-26, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.10.093 

2022

• Nurtay Kozhageldi, Chang-Seon Shon†, Gulfairuz Kareken, Aizhan Tukaziban, Madiyar Mardenov, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim “Properties of Geopolymer Mortar Mixtures Containing Waste Glass Aggregates and River Sand,” The 11th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2022), Tokyo, Japan, November 26-28, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-67b121 

• Current Affiliation

• Former MSc student at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Fatai Omeiza Balogun (MSc)

Thesis Title

• Freeze-Thaw Resistance of High Sulfate-Saline Soil Stabilized with Portland Cement, GGBFS, and BOF Slag

Journal & Conference Publications

2023

• Fatai Omeiza Balogun, Aliya Abzal, Aizhan Kissambinova, Chang Seon Shon, Jong Ryeol Kim. "Stabilization of High Sulfate-Saline Soil with Lime, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS), and Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag (BOFS)," The 8th International Conference on Composite Materials and Material Engineering (ICCMME 2023), Tokyo, Japan, January 6-8, 2023. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-6JocPX

• Current Affiliation

• Former MSc student at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Miras Mamirov (B.S.): Class 2018

Research Topic

• Evaluation of Thermal Properties of Aerated Concrete Used for Student Residential Building

Journal & Conference Publications

• Miras Mamirov, Akzhunis Zhamanbay, Kaisar Kalibekov, Maxat Mamirov, Yerassyl Yertay, and Chang-Seon Shon†, “Evaluation of Thermal Properties of Aerated Concrete Used for Student Residential Building, Astana, Kazakhstan,” 3rd International Conference on Energy Engineering and Smart Materials (ICEESM 2018), Milan, Italy, June 22-24, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5051101

• Chang-Seon Shon†, Mias Mamirov, Earl M. Stenger, and Chul-Woo Chung, “Thermal Performance of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete containing Expanded Shale Aggregates,” 8th International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology (ICMST 2017), Hong Kong, China, pp.106-111, June 23-25, 2017. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.911.71 

• Current Affiliation

• Research Engineer, Engineering Operations LLC, USA

• Former MSc and Ph.D. student at Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nebraska, USA

Arman Abdigaliyev (B.S.): Class 2018

Research Topic

• Frost Resistance of Ternary Cementitious Concretes Containing Cement-Fly Ash-Silica Fume

Journal & Conference Publications

• Chang-Seon Shon, Arman Abdigaliyev, Saltanat Bagitova, Chul-Woo Chung, and Daegeon Kim†. “Determination of Air-Void System and Modified Frost Resistance Number for Freeze-Thaw Resistance Evaluation of Ternary Blended Concrete Made of Ordinary Portland Cement/Silica Fume/Class F Fly Ash,” Cold Regions Science and Technology, Vol. 155, pp. 127-136, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coldregions.2018.08.003, IF=2.680

• Chang-Seon Shon†, Arman Abdigaliyev, and Dong-Un Lee, “Frost Resistance of Ternary Cementitious Concretes Containing Cement-Fly Ash-Silica Fume,” 2017 World of Coal Ash (WOCA) Conference on Science, Application, and Sustainability, Kentucky, USA, May 07-12, 2017.

• Current Affiliation

• Engineer, Olsson company, USA

• Former MSc student at Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nebraska, USA

Temirlan Barissov (B.S.): Class 2019

Research Topic

• Effect of Silica Fume Content on the Behavior of Drying Shrinkage of Reactive Powder Concrete Under Different Curing Regime and Temperature

• Current Affiliation

• CPO at Hero’s Journey (fitness IT startup)

• Former MSc student at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nebraska, USA

Aidyn Tugelbayev (B.S.): Class 2020

Research Topic

• Effect of Coarse-Size Fly Ash-Limestone Powder Combination on Inhibiting ASR of Mortar Mixture Containing Waste Glass Sand

Journal & Conference Publications

• Chang-Seon Shon, Aidyn Tugelbayev, Ramazan Shaimakhanov, Nariman Karatay, Dichuan Zhang†, and Jong R. Kim†, “Use of Off-ASTM Class F Fly Ash and Waste Limestone Powder in Mortar Mixtures Containing Waste Glass Sand,” Sustainability, 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14010075 

• Current Affiliation

• Ph.D. Student at the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, VA, USA

• Former MSc student at the Department of Architectural Engineering, Pukyong National University, South Korea

Kirill Kryzhanovskiy (B.S.): Class 2021

Research Topic

• Performance of Aerated Concrete Containing Waste Glass Aggregate and Off-ASTM Fly Ash

Journal & Conference Publications

• Inzhu Mukangali, Chang-Seon Shon†, Kirill Kryzhanovskiy, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim, “Effects of Waste Soda-Lime Glass Sand and Glass Fiber on Physical and Mechanical Properties of None-Autoclaved Aerated Concrete," 9th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2020), Kyoto, Japan, October 9-12, 2020. 

• Current Affiliation

• Former MSc student at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Akbota Aitbayeva (B.S.): Class 2022

Research Topic

• Can Geopolymer Concrete Become a Key Material to Utilize Fluidized Bed Combustion Fly Ash and Waste Glass Aggregate as Construction Materials?

Journal & Conference Publications

• Akbota Aitbayeva, Chang-Seon Shon†, Dichuan Zhang, and Jong Ryeol Kim, “Assessment of Recycled Toilet Bowl Wastes as Pozzolanic Materials: Material Characterization and Performance of Mortar Mixtures," 9th International Conference on Material Science and Engineering Technology (ICMSET 2020), Kyoto, Japan, October 9-12, 2020.

• Current Affiliation

• MSc student at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, USA

Vladislav Galiulin (B.S.): Class 2022 

Research Topic

• Alkali-Silica Reaction Mitigation Using ASTM Class F Fly Ash-Limestone Powder Combination against Mortar Mixture Containing Waste Glass Sand Under 60 C Temperature

• Current Affiliation

• Former MSc student at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Sabrina Bakirova (B.S.): Class 2022  

Research Topic

• Drying Shrinkage and Creep Performance of Eco-Efficient Cement-Based Concrete Mixtures